The Power of Jesus' Blood and Our Faith
Summary
### Summary
Today's service was a powerful reminder of the significance of the blood of Jesus and the importance of faith in our spiritual journey. We began by praising God for His goodness and faithfulness, acknowledging that He reigns forever. We revisited the song "Every Knee Shall Bow," emphasizing that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and that His name causes the powers of darkness to tremble.
We then transitioned into a discussion about the gifts of the Spirit, focusing on prophecy. We explored the story of the Israelites in Egypt, particularly the plagues and the Passover, drawing parallels to our own spiritual lives. Egypt represents bondage and affliction, and just as God delivered the Israelites, He delivers us from our spiritual bondage through the blood of Jesus.
The plagues in Egypt culminated in the Passover, where the blood of a spotless lamb was applied to the doorposts, symbolizing the blood of Jesus applied to our hearts. This act of faith protected the Israelites from the angel of death, just as faith in Jesus' sacrifice protects us from spiritual death. We emphasized that redemption requires a lamb, and that lamb is Jesus, whose blood was shed for the remission of our sins.
We also discussed the importance of being ready and alert, as God knows our future and has a plan for each of us. We are called to be witnesses, to share the good news of Jesus with others, and to live lives that reflect His love and grace. The story of the Passover serves as a powerful reminder of God's deliverance and the necessity of faith and obedience in our walk with Him.
### Key Takeaways
1. The Power of Jesus' Name: The name of Jesus holds immense power, causing the forces of darkness to tremble. When we declare His name and plead His blood, we invoke divine protection and authority. This is a reminder to always call upon Jesus in times of need and to recognize the spiritual power we have through Him. [18:58]
2. Faith and Obedience: Just as the Israelites had to apply the blood of the lamb to their doorposts, we must apply the blood of Jesus to our hearts through faith. This act of faith is crucial for our spiritual protection and deliverance. It is not enough to merely believe; we must also act in obedience to God's instructions. [47:45]
3. God Knows Our Future: God sees the end from the beginning and knows every detail of our lives. This should give us confidence and peace, knowing that He is in control. Our faith should be rooted in His omniscience and His plans for us, which are always for our good. [50:44]
4. The Importance of Unity: The story of the Israelites emphasizes the importance of unity among God's people. As a church, we must strive for unity, supporting and praying for one another. This unity will be especially crucial in times of trial and tribulation, as it strengthens our collective faith and witness. [01:23:43]
5. Living in Readiness: We must always be spiritually alert and ready, as we do not know the exact time of God's interventions in our lives. This readiness involves living a life of faith, obedience, and constant communion with God. It also means being prepared to share the gospel and to act as witnesses of His love and power. [01:00:14]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[11:04] - Praise and Worship
[17:31] - Translated into His Kingdom
[18:58] - The Power of Jesus' Name
[40:58] - Testimony of God's Provision
[43:54] - Ministry to Inmates
[46:31] - Gifts of the Spirit
[47:45] - Faith and Obedience
[48:35] - Introduction to Prophecy
[49:13] - Egypt as a Symbol of Bondage
[50:21] - Spiritual Forces at Work
[50:44] - God Knows the Future
[51:19] - The Plagues of Egypt
[52:12] - The Significance of the Lamb
[53:10] - The Final Plague
[54:51] - Prayer for Spiritual Eyes and Ears
[56:08] - The Real God Revealed
[57:10] - Leaving Egypt with the Blood
[57:54] - Applying the Blood of Jesus
[58:40] - Living in Readiness
[01:00:14] - About Midnight: Be Alert
[01:01:12] - The Judgment of Death
[01:02:20] - Testimony of Transformation
[01:03:24] - Sharing Your Testimony
[01:04:15] - The Distinction Between Egypt and Israel
[01:05:51] - The Devil's Deception
[01:06:39] - Transition to Chapter Twelve
[01:07:43] - The Battle of the Mind
[01:08:44] - Learning to Fight
[01:09:22] - Prophetic Vision
[01:10:17] - Changing Locations: A New Beginning
[01:11:40] - The Significance of the Passover Lamb
[01:12:38] - Guarding the Lamb
[01:13:23] - The Attachment to the Lamb
[01:14:31] - Slaughtering the Lamb
[01:16:03] - The Importance of the Blood
[01:16:59] - The Cross in the Passover
[01:17:47] - Roasting the Lamb: Judgment
[01:18:30] - Taking the Whole Lamb
[01:19:22] - The Blood and the Cross
[01:20:20] - Eating in Readiness
[01:21:03] - The Belt of Truth
[01:21:58] - Authority in Christ
[01:22:41] - The Angel of Destruction
[01:23:43] - Unity in the Church
[01:24:38] - The Importance of Unity
[01:25:46] - The Spiritual Significance of the Passover
[01:26:14] - The Blood as a Sign
[01:26:56] - Applying the Blood in Your Life
[01:27:43] - Pleading the Blood Over Your Family
[01:28:14] - The Presence of the Holy Spirit
[01:28:53] - The Future Judgment
[01:29:41] - Walking in Faith
[01:30:32] - The Importance of Obedience
[01:31:11] - The Feast of Unleavened Bread
[01:32:03] - Observing the Passover
[01:33:05] - The Application of Hyssop
[01:34:03] - The Fulfillment in Jesus
[01:34:58] - Jesus' Sacrifice
[01:35:55] - The Importance of Prayer
[01:37:17] - Faithfulness and Opportunity
[01:38:16] - The Trials of Faith
[01:39:10] - Developing Spiritual Muscles
[01:39:52] - The Fruit of the Spirit
[01:40:42] - Long-Suffering and Patience
[01:41:16] - The Goodness of God
[01:42:11] - The Eternal Perspective
[01:42:56] - Avoiding Slavery to Possessions
[01:43:42] - The Three Parts of Man
[01:44:15] - Worship and Frequency
[01:45:01] - Invitation to Salvation
[01:45:53] - Prayer for Repentance
[01:46:31] - Closing Worship and Prayer
Study Guide
### Bible Reading
1. Exodus 11:1-10 - The Plague on the Firstborn
2. Exodus 12:1-14 - The Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread
3. 1 Corinthians 5:7 - Christ, Our Passover Lamb
### Observation Questions
1. What was the final plague that God brought upon Egypt, and what was its significance? ([53:10])
2. How were the Israelites instructed to prepare for the Passover, and what was the purpose of the blood on the doorposts? ([57:54])
3. According to the sermon, what does Egypt symbolize in our spiritual lives? ([49:13])
4. How does the story of the Passover relate to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ? ([52:12])
### Interpretation Questions
1. What does the act of applying the blood of the lamb to the doorposts symbolize in the context of our faith in Jesus? ([57:54])
2. How does the concept of God knowing our future provide comfort and assurance in our daily lives? ([47:45])
3. In what ways does the story of the Passover emphasize the importance of faith and obedience in our spiritual journey? ([47:45])
4. How can the unity among the Israelites during the Passover serve as a model for unity within the church today? ([01:23:43])
### Application Questions
1. The sermon emphasized the power of Jesus' name and His blood. How can you incorporate calling upon Jesus' name in your daily struggles and challenges? ([18:58])
2. Reflect on a time when you had to act in faith and obedience to God's instructions. How did that experience shape your spiritual journey? ([47:45])
3. Knowing that God sees the end from the beginning, how can you trust Him more with your future plans and uncertainties? ([50:44])
4. The sermon highlighted the importance of being spiritually alert and ready. What steps can you take to ensure you are living in readiness for God's interventions in your life? ([01:00:14])
5. How can you contribute to fostering unity within your church community, especially during times of trial and tribulation? ([01:23:43])
6. The story of the Passover involves a significant act of faith and obedience. What is one area in your life where you feel God is calling you to step out in faith and obedience? ([47:45])
7. The sermon mentioned the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus with others. Identify one person in your life who needs to hear about Jesus' love and grace. How can you share this message with them this week? ([47:45])
Devotional
Day 1: The Power of Jesus' Name
The name of Jesus holds immense power, causing the forces of darkness to tremble. When we declare His name and plead His blood, we invoke divine protection and authority. This is a reminder to always call upon Jesus in times of need and to recognize the spiritual power we have through Him. The story of the Israelites in Egypt and the Passover illustrates this power. Just as the blood of the lamb protected the Israelites from the angel of death, the blood of Jesus protects us from spiritual death. This act of faith is crucial for our spiritual protection and deliverance. [18:58]
Luke 10:17-19 (ESV): "The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, 'Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!' And he said to them, 'I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.'"
Reflection: Think of a situation in your life where you feel powerless. How can you call upon the name of Jesus to invoke His power and authority in that situation today?
Day 2: Faith and Obedience
Just as the Israelites had to apply the blood of the lamb to their doorposts, we must apply the blood of Jesus to our hearts through faith. This act of faith is crucial for our spiritual protection and deliverance. It is not enough to merely believe; we must also act in obedience to God's instructions. The story of the Passover serves as a powerful reminder of God's deliverance and the necessity of faith and obedience in our walk with Him. [47:45]
James 2:17-18 (ESV): "So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, 'You have faith and I have works.' Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works."
Reflection: Identify one area in your life where you need to act in obedience to God's instructions. What specific steps can you take today to align your actions with your faith?
Day 3: God Knows Our Future
God sees the end from the beginning and knows every detail of our lives. This should give us confidence and peace, knowing that He is in control. Our faith should be rooted in His omniscience and His plans for us, which are always for our good. The story of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt reminds us that God has a plan for each of us, and we are called to trust in His divine wisdom and timing. [50:44]
Isaiah 46:9-10 (ESV): "Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.'"
Reflection: Reflect on a time when you were uncertain about the future. How did you see God's plan unfold in that situation? How can this experience help you trust Him with your current uncertainties?
Day 4: The Importance of Unity
The story of the Israelites emphasizes the importance of unity among God's people. As a church, we must strive for unity, supporting and praying for one another. This unity will be especially crucial in times of trial and tribulation, as it strengthens our collective faith and witness. The Israelites' collective obedience and faith during the Passover serve as a model for us to follow in our own spiritual communities. [01:23:43]
Ephesians 4:3-6 (ESV): "Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
Reflection: Think of someone in your church community with whom you have had disagreements or misunderstandings. How can you take a step towards unity and reconciliation with them today?
Day 5: Living in Readiness
We must always be spiritually alert and ready, as we do not know the exact time of God's interventions in our lives. This readiness involves living a life of faith, obedience, and constant communion with God. It also means being prepared to share the gospel and to act as witnesses of His love and power. The story of the Passover reminds us of the importance of being prepared and vigilant in our spiritual journey. [01:00:14]
1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 (ESV): "So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation."
Reflection: What are some practical ways you can stay spiritually alert and ready for God's interventions in your life? How can you incorporate these practices into your daily routine starting today?
Quotes
1. "We're not of this world. We belong to him. Our eternal home is with him. And even though we live in this world, we're not of this world. We're technically alienated from this world. It's going to be a little different because I know Paul's not here today and Pastor Steve's not here today. But let's just make this time worthy. Not because of anything inside of us, but because Jesus Christ, he is worthy. The powers of darkness, they still tremble at the sound of his name. When we declare his name. The demon powers of hell, they just begin to shudder. When we receive the blood of Jesus, they begin to shudder." [18:58] (51 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "Do you believe that Jesus knows the future? Do you believe he knows your future? Okay, that's good, because he does. God knows the end from the beginning. He sees it from the end before it even starts. And see, our walk in life is all based on faith, but our faith should be on him. And he's got his eye on you. He knows where you're going to go. He knows who you're going to talk to. He knows every single thing that's going to happen. Even tomorrow. When you go somewhere tomorrow, God's probably putting a person in front of you to witness, to be ready. Be ready to go. Today I'm going to give you some ammunition to get you ready, because I know that God's wanting to use the people in this church to make a difference in our community." [47:45] (47 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "When you are his child, you have light. And if you're nothing, you don't. So remember that. So those are the plagues. Now, I want to make you understand something. These plagues, they took a period of nine months from the time the Nile turned into blood. Told this last plague, it's the 10th plague, and it's going to be the destroyer, angel. The angel of death is going to go through nine months. Now, what happens in nine months? But you know you have a child in nine months, right? God is going to birth the nation of Israel out and they're not to go back. And what is the purpose? This book, the Book of Exodus, is about redemption. And to have redemption you have to have a lamb." [51:19] (51 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "You can't go anywhere until you've pleaded the blood and you've put the blood on the door of your heart. Jesus said, behold. He said, I stand at the door, knock. Anyone who wants me to enter in, just open the door. Well, you get, he comes through that door. The moment you apply the blood, believe in him that his blood was shed for you the remission of sin. That's how you're getting in. That's he. Then he comes right on in. And then you're able to walk, serve and be the person God wants you to be, not the other way around. You don't clean yourself up. First you apply the blood, and now you're empowered by the Holy Spirit to live the life Christ wants you to live. Amen. I isn't that great news? Tell somebody that this week. Go out and tell somebody that, man, let me tell you what the Lord's done." [57:54] (49 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "The blood shall be assigned for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you and no plague will befall you to destroy you. When I strike the land of Egypt, you're safe and secure for one reason and one reason only. The blood of Jesus Christ. That's some good news. I'm so glad I've applied the blood to my life, to my heart. I can only. I can't do it for anybody else. You're going to have to, even today. Just say, Jesus. He hears you. He's in here. Say, Jesus. I apply the blood to my life. Your blood. Your blood. Jesus, to my heart, I believe, Jesus, you died for me. That you became the sacrificial lamb for me." [01:26:14] (51 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
6. "Jesus knew this. His mission was accomplished. And to fulfill the scripture, Jesus said, I am thirsty. A jar of sour wine was sitting nearby. So they soaked a sponge with it and put it on a stalk of Hyssop. They took that stalk of Hyssop, who's the Passover? When Jesus said, I'm going up to Passover, what do you think he was saying? I'm going up here to get slaughtered for you guys. I'm going up here to get slaughtered for the world. There's that word, Hyssop. A jar of sour wine was sitting nearby and they soaked a sponge in it and put it on the stalk of Hyssop and raised it up to his lips. When he had sipped the sour wine, he said, it is finished, my bride. My bride. Then he bowed his head and surrendered his spirit to goddess. That's what you're going to have to do. That is what you're going to have to do." [01:34:03] (58 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
7. "And he's wanting us to apply that blood so that you can be prepared so that you can have the belt of truth on, so that you can have your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, and that you can carry the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God, and cut, slice and dice your way through the demon hoards of hell because you're going to fight a until your physical body dies. It's not going to change. It doesn't change. It doesn't change. The biggest deception of the devil is to think that, oh, I've come to Christ, life's going to be great and easy. You're going to be tested and tried. That's why James said, count it all joy. That just the scripture drives me crazy. Count it all joy. Beloved, when you face varieties of trials, tribulation and tragedies, for it's the perfecting of what your faith, it's the trial, just, they leave here, they leave Egypt, right?" [01:38:16] (59 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
8. "And God's saying, just walk in faith, literally. And there's a mountain range here, and there's a mountain range there. Pharaoh's army is coming in from behind. There's nowhere to go. And the people are like, where do I go? And God goes, I've got it under control. You've got to get out on that limb and you got to just say, okay, God, because it's not up to you. You're going to be scared. You're not going to be liking it. It doesn't feel good to walk in faith. It takes time to develop it. Faith is like a muscle. The more time you spend in the gym, the stronger you're going to get. That muscle gets worked on from different angles. You get stronger, you get stronger, and your faith has to develop the same way. And it takes time." [01:39:10] (45 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
9. "And he's wanting us to apply that blood so that you can be prepared so that you can have the belt of truth on, so that you can have your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, and that you can carry the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God, and cut, slice and dice your way through the demon hoards of hell because you're going to fight a until your physical body dies. It's not going to change. It doesn't change. It doesn't change. The biggest deception of the devil is to think that, oh, I've come to Christ, life's going to be great and easy. You're going to be tested and tried. That's why James said, count it all joy. That just the scripture drives me crazy. Count it all joy. Beloved, when you face varieties of trials, tribulation and tragedies, for it's the perfecting of what your faith, it's the trial, just, they leave here, they leave Egypt, right?" [01:38:16] (59 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
10. "And God's saying, just walk in faith, literally. And there's a mountain range here, and there's a mountain range there. Pharaoh's army is coming in from behind. There's nowhere to go. And the people are like, where do I go? And God goes, I've got it under control. You've got to get out on that limb and you got to just say, okay, God, because it's not up to you. You're going to be scared. You're not going to be liking it. It doesn't feel good to walk in faith. It takes time to develop it. Faith is like a muscle. The more time you spend in the gym, the stronger you're going to get. That muscle gets worked on from different angles. You get stronger, you get stronger, and your faith has to develop the same way. And it takes time." [01:39:10] (45 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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